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FOOTINGS AND FOUNDATIONS:
Poured footing and foundation 200
Concrete Block 100
Cement 50 Waterproofing:
bituminous coating 10
pargeting with ionite 20-30
termite proofing 5
baseboard system 20 ROUGH STRUCTURE:
Basement Floor System life
Framing life SIDING:
Gutters and Downspouts 30
Siding:
wood 10 yrs if constantly wet, 100 if properly maintained 10-100
metal (steel) 50-life
aluminum 20-50
vinyl 50 PAINTS AND STAINS:
Exterior Paint on Wood, Brick, and Aluminum 7-10
Interior:
wall paint 7-10
trim and door 5-10
wallpaper 7 FINISHES for waterproofing:
Paint, Plaster, and Stucco 3-5
Sealer, Silicone, and Waxes 1-5 INSULATION:
Foundation, Roof, Ceiling, Wall, and Floor life MASONARY:
Chimney, Fireplace, and Brick Veneer life
Brick and Stone Walls 100+
Stucco and Mantels life MATERIALS:
Caulking for sealer 8-10
Metal for coping 20-40
Mortar for walls 25+
Plastic for flashing 25+
MILLWORK:
Stairs 50-100
Rails and Disappearing Stairs 30-40 ROOFING:
Asphalt/Wood Shingles and Shakes dependent on environment, 15-30
Tile 50
Slate 50-100
Sheet Metal 20-50+
Built Up Roofing:
asphalt 12-25
coat and tar 12-30
asphalt composition 15-30
asphalt over lag 25-30 DOORS:
Screen 25-50
Interior:
hollow core 10-30
solid core wood 30-life
Exterior 20-50
protected overhang 80-100
unprotected 25-30
Folding 30-life
Garage Door 20-50
Garage Door Opener 10 WINDOWS:
Window Glazing 20
Wood Casement 20-50
Aluminum Casement 10-20
Screen 25-50 SHUTTERS:
Wood:
interior life
exterior 4-5
Plastic 7-8
Aluminum:
interior 35-50
exterior 3-5 FLOORS:
Oak or Pine life
Slate Flagstone life
vinyl sheet or tile 20+
Terrazzo life
Carpet 11
Marble life CEILINGS:
Suspension Ceiling life
Acoustical Ceiling life HOME SECURITY:
Intrusion System 14
Smoke Detector 12
Smoke/Fire/Intrusion 10
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APPLIANCES:
Compactor 10
Dishwasher 10
Disposal 10
Dryer 14
Freezer:
compact 12
standard 16
Microwave Oven 11
Range:
free standing electric 17
free standing gas 19
high oven, gas 14
Refrigerator:
compact 14
standard 17
Washer:
automatic 13
compact 13
Exhaust Fan 20 BATHROOMS:
Cast Iron Bathtub 50
Fiberglass Bathtub & Shower 10-15
Shower Door 25
Toilet 50 CABINETRY:
Kitchen Cabinets 15-20
Bath Vanity 20 COUNTERTOPS:
Laminate 10-15
Ceramic Tile high grade installation life
Wood/Butcher Block 20+
Granite 20+ WALLS & TREATMENTS:
Drywall and Plaster 30-70
Ceramic Tile life ELECTRICAL:
Copper wiring:
copper plated 100+
copper clad aluminum 100+
Bare copper 100+
Insulation:
armored cable (BX) life
conduit life HEATING, VENTILATION, A/C:
Air Conditioning Unit:
central unit new units last longer 15
window unit 10
Unit Compressor 15
Humidifier Gateway recommends immediate disconnection 8
Water Heater:depends on quality of water and type of lining
electric 14
gas 11-13
Forced Air Furnace, heat pump 15
Duct Work:
plastic 15
galvanized 30
Rooftop Air Conditioner 15
Boiler 30
Furnace, gas or oil fired 18
Unit Heater, gas or electric 13
Radiant Heater:
electric 15
hot water or steam 25
Air Terminals:
diffuser, grill, or register 27
Induction and Fan-coil units 20
Damper 20
Fan:
centrifugal 25
axial 20
ventilating roof mounted 20
Coils:
DX, water or steam 20
electric 15
Heat Exchanger 24
Molded insulation 20
Pump, Sump and Well 10
Burner 21 PLUMBING:
Waste Pipe:
concrete 50-100
cast iron 50-100
plastic life
Supply Line:
galvanized 50
copper 80+
Faucets:
high quality 15-20
low quality 13-15 LANDSCAPING:
Wooden Deck 15
Brick or Concrete Patio 24
Tennis Court 10
Concrete Walk 24
Gravel Walk 4
Asphalt Drive 10
Swimming Pool 18
Sprinkler System 12
Fence 12
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